2012 Honda Civic Ratings, Reviews and Analysis

Ratings & Reviews

3 star

tostetc writes:

Honda - we peaked about 10 years ago

Read cons. I will add that the same problem with head restraints and uncomfortable seats exists in the newer Accords as well. These formerly solid yet modest cars have become uncomfortable to sit in and laden with distracting gadgetry. Probably done with Hondas.

Pricing Trends

The average listing price for a
2012 Honda Civic:

LemonFree$16,827

In New York$15,940

Pricing difference by year:

2013$20,405+ $3,578

2011$15,031- $1,796 vs national average

Average price by trim:

Base$17,705

DX$13,513

EX$16,530

EX w/Navi$17,840

EX-L$17,418

EX-L w/Navi$17,512

HF$15,893

Hybrid$18,898

Hybrid w/Leather$20,332

Hybrid w/Navi$16,746

LX$15,497

Natural Gas$21,139

Si$19,356

Si w/Navi$20,838

Si w/Summer Tires$21,999

Safety Ratings and Recalls

Safety

2012 Honda Civic

Overall

Overall Front Crash

Front Crash Driver Side

Front Crash Passenger Side

Overall Side Crash

Side Crash Driver Side

Side Crash Passenger Side

Rollover

Side Pole Crash

Recall Notices

2012 Honda Civic (11/21/2012)

Campaign Number: 12V548000

Component Name: STEERING:COLUMN

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Description: Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 Civic passenger vehicles, manufactured from October 26, 2012, through October 30, 2012. These vehicles were assembled with the incorrect steering column assembly.

Defect: The steering column may not have proper energy absorbing characteristics, which could increase the risk of injury during a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the steering column, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 10, 2012. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

2012 Honda Civic (6/4/2012)

Campaign Number: 12V256000

Component Name: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Description:

Defect:

Corrective Action: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver's side driveshaft and install a new driveshaft as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began on June 21. 2012. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.

2012 Honda Civic (5/18/2011)

Description: HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CIVIC 2-DOOR AND 4-DOOR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 21, 2011, THROUGH MAY 2, 2011. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT AN O-RING, WHICH SEALS A CONNECTION IN THE FUEL FEED LINE, IS MISALIGNED. IF THE O-RING IS MISALIGNED, A SMALL FUEL LEAK MAY OCCUR.

Defect: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Action: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FEED LINE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.